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Conventional Wisdom says, “No!” Intermittent fasting is not recommended for people with type 1 diabetes who take insulin. If you have type 1 diabetes, other health problems due to diabetes, or have had hypoglycemia, your doctor may recommend you not fast. If your doctor says it’s okay to try, ask if you need to check…

Welcome to the fourth edition of “Diabetes Made Visible” and our inaugural “Handpicked Diabetes News” feature. In this article, we highlight six recent diabetes publications covering innovation, visual communication, mental health, exercise and fitness, medication, and living well with T1D. Innovation in Diabetes “Automated Insulin Delivery (AID) Technology Improves Technology No Matter How You Get…

Managing diabetes outcomes is a full-time effort, requiring mental alertness, resolve, and vigilance. Navigating through high and low blood glucose readings can take an exhaustive emotional toll.   Despite that, HCP visits for people with diabetes generally focus on physical and not mental health.  Is it any surprise that diabetes outcomes have not improved significantly,…

Welcome to the June 2024 issue of Diabetes Made Visible. Many thanks to the leaders who made time to share their thoughts: Andrew Brilliant, Piyush Gupta, Nupur Lalvani, Roshani Sanghani, MD, MHP, Kehlin Swain, Jerry Valentine CPA,MS-DIM, and John Wilcox. Please contact me if you are interested in submitting a question for Innovators and Founders…

I recently came across a new way to describe living with someone with diabetes: “Having type 360.” It’s true! While I likely will never understand the full implications of having type 1 diabetes, I do live surrounded by the disease every day through the experiences of my husband and In-Range Animation co-founder, Neil Israel. Very few…

Dr. Viral Shah’s mobile application, Diabetes Driving Pal, is featured in StartUp Health’s “Health Transformer” blog this week.  I will include a link to the blog in the comments below.  The application works with continuous glucose monitoring data to notify a person with diabetes if they should not drive due to hypoglycemia.  The article shares research…

Developing a positive mindset is crucial when managing chronic diseases like diabetes. In this snippet, diabetes expert Ginger Vieira highlights how negativity can act as a barrier to thriving with diabetes. Identifying mindset as a success factor is not about blaming people with diabetes. Instead, it serves as a way to recognize potential obstacles and find ways to overcome them. When…

In nearly 45 years with type 1 diabetes, I have experienced moments of frustration, fear, and exhaustion. I have also had moments of deep appreciation, inspiration, and strength. My most distressing t1d experiences include seven near-death DKA-related hospitalizations, extreme hypoglycemia causing embarrassing professional moments and a 1-person car wreck,  and undiagnosed/misdiagnosed gastroparesis causing months-long absences…

The use of GLP-1 for weight loss is one of the most polarizing topics in America today. Noted diabetes author Ginger Vieira strongly advocates understanding the issue fully before casting judgment. Ginger Vieira, a 25+ year T1D veteran, has authored numerous books for thriving with diabetes. To learn more about Ginger and how GLP-1 medications work…

Do you know about T1D and genetic testing? One of the most fascinating topics in Type 1 diabetes has been the development of genetic testing. The tests help identify the risk of developing the disease, especially if you have siblings with the condition. These tests measure the antibody response to insulin, islet cells in the…